hoss 3.0 takeoffs are better than any shock you'll get for less than 5k, unless you absolutely need the lift to clear a 37. only thing that's gonna party harder is an 8112 or a 3.2 live valve.
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Awesome! Maybe I should plan on these: Fox 2.5" HOSS 3.0 shock kit
and wait for a good deal on accessories.
It would be amazing if they ride at hwy speeds as good or better than base stock!
and wait for a good deal on accessories.
It would be amazing if they ride at hwy speeds as good or better than base stock!
they'll have a bit more on-road harness since it's a digressively valved IBP shock, where the hitatchi is a progressively valved monotube. but offroad on big hits they'll soak it up.
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the 5100s reuse the stock springs
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Much better on and off road
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Right, and I don't think you can do that on the non-Sas with the Hitachis. I'm not even sure they're a coilover. I dunno, I just remember 5112's were for non-Sas and 5100's were for Sas and the latter omitted the spring.
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I think you can use the Hitachis spring but you may wish you hadn’t down the line
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Things covered pretty good….I would just add; join some kind of off road group & go on runs with them…make friends…don’t go alone…learn and find out what ya ”need” (or even if ya like it)…much slower then the bike…enjoy!
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This! Exactly - what got me going this morning were two posts on FB for Georgia Broncos Community Group about rides they have coming up! I mentioned it to my wife and she said something like - those groups are great - the members are always friendly and want to meet people.
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I don't know if there is a 5112...6112 is a 6100 Series complete with spring. 5100's for the Bronco reuse the stock springs...Hitachi, Badlands non-sasquatch, or any Sasquatch. Screaming deal with a huge improvement over stock Hitachis without worrying about spring rates, plus with height adjustment you can compensate for a winch or typical gear loadout.
With an unlimited pocketbook I would have the 8100's however
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There is, but apparently it's a suspension-based leveling kit (did not know that exists...). Good to know on the springs, clearing up blind spots one at a time!I don't know if there is a 5112...6112 is a 6100 Series complete with spring. 5100's for the Bronco reuse the stock springs...Hitachi, Badlands non-sasquatch, or any Sasquatch. Screaming deal with a huge improvement over stock Hitachis without worrying about spring rates, plus with height adjustment you can compensate for a winch or typical gear loadout.
With an unlimited pocketbook I would have the 8100's however
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Just get out there and get muddy.
If you're just getting into it, I doubt you'll be tackling high difficulty rated trails where you need skids and lifts and all that. Go see what it will do as it is.
These types of vehicles tend to get people overexcited and they pour $$$ into crap they don't need (yet/ever).
You don't need skid plates at all or lift if you're just doing 1-3 rated trails IMO.
Once you hit a place where you go "it won't do what I would like to do" ask yourself what that thing is you want to do and modify accordingly.
Example (from a past vehicle of mine) Ahhh! I banged my diff on a rock at the off-road park! It screwed up my drain plug. I better protect my diff or lift it and get more clearance with bigger tires. I already had 35s so went with a simple skid. Never had that problem again.
(or learn to take better lines! Experience is the great equalizer).
Go try it out and get some miles of trails under your belt before you make any decisions is my .02 cents
If you're just getting into it, I doubt you'll be tackling high difficulty rated trails where you need skids and lifts and all that. Go see what it will do as it is.
These types of vehicles tend to get people overexcited and they pour $$$ into crap they don't need (yet/ever).
You don't need skid plates at all or lift if you're just doing 1-3 rated trails IMO.
Once you hit a place where you go "it won't do what I would like to do" ask yourself what that thing is you want to do and modify accordingly.
Example (from a past vehicle of mine) Ahhh! I banged my diff on a rock at the off-road park! It screwed up my drain plug. I better protect my diff or lift it and get more clearance with bigger tires. I already had 35s so went with a simple skid. Never had that problem again.
(or learn to take better lines! Experience is the great equalizer).
Go try it out and get some miles of trails under your belt before you make any decisions is my .02 cents
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Hey I see you're in Milton - I'm in Marietta and also looking to off-road. Have been looking at options for beginners and it looks like there's a bunch of options in North Georgia. I did the Tennessee Off Rodeo in February 2025. I put Eibach pro trucks and 35's on earlier this year and got all the basic recovery stuff, now just need to get out and get muddy. Let me know if you're interested in meeting up. I have been looking at J19, Iron Mountain, and Nimblewill area. I'm a little concerned about going solo.
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Sure - that could be fun! Are you in that FB group I mentioned earlier in the thread - Georgia Broncos Community Group? They have a ride Sunday but I don't think I can go - truck still in the shop, and then a winery run in early August.
I've done Iron Mtg once on my bike and Nimblewill extensively - also on the dual sport. Know that area well and might be fun to get lunch at the Ranger Camp - been there and it might be done with the renovation by now. (?).
I just sent you a direct message... Jack
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